A Select Collection of Drawings from Curious Antique Gems; Most of them in the Possession of the Nobility and Gentry of this Kingdom

T. Worlidge

Published by Dryden Leach, London, 1768

About this Item

A scarce edition of Worlidge's collection of drawings, etched after the manner of Rembrandt. Bound in full morocco leather with gilt lettering and decorative borders. Volume 2 only of 2 with 92 of the 180 plates contained in the complete two volume work. Includes a frontis showing Medusa Antique. The final plate shows Hercules fighting with a lion. "Thomas Worlidge (1700 1766) [was a] portrait painter and etcher [whose] last major project, his Select Collection of Drawings from Curious Antique Gems … Etched after the Manner of Rembrandt, [was] published in a collected form in 1768 after the artist's death. Bound in full morocco leather with gilt lettering and decorative borders. There is only some mild wear to the extremities, with just some mild bumping, rubbing, and marks to the boards. The rear inner hinge is very slightly strained but still good and firm. The binding is tight and firm. Internally the pages have intermittent heavy spotting throughout, and very mild browning. Overall the condition is very good with a good only interior. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # LTH9-A-8

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Select Collection of Drawings from Curious Antique Gems; Most of them in the Possession of the Nobility and Gentry of this Kingdom
• Publisher: Dryden Leach, London
• Publication Date: 1768
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book